Contender Q&A

Casey Affleck's performance in 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' is one of the surprises of last year.

From "Jungle Fever" to "Things We Lost in the Fire," the actress reflects on her career.

The 83-year-old actress talks about the Oscar nomination -- her first -- for 'American Gangster.'

The star (and producer) of the hit sit-com "Samantha Who?" knew the right project when she saw it.

The actor is considered a dark-horse candidate for an actor nod for "Breach."

Chameleon actor Javier Bardem pulls away from his 'boring' real life to inhabit his disparate roles.

Ben's little brother talks about his kills in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford."

Tilda Swinton isn't drawn to glamorous roles, just the authentic ones. Like in 'Michael Clayton.'

Michael C. Hall, star of Showtime's "Dexter," says next season is wide open for his serial killer character.

"Last year's Oscars were a bit of a blur. I'd come from Uganda that day... 50,000 people living in abject poverty and then you go to the Oscars."